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How to find a hidden camera using your mobile phone camera
Step 1: Turn off all the lights in the room. Draw the curtains and turn off all sources of light, including TV, laptop screen, etc. Make sure the room is pitch dark.
Step 2: Turn on the camera on your smartphone and point it towards suspicious places where you think a camera might be hidden. This includes clocks, vases, bookshelves, mirrors, showerheads, or any object or location where a camera can be discreetly hidden.
Step 3: Look out for any flashes of light on your phone screen. Hidden cameras emanate Infrared light, which can be detected by your camera lens leading to small flares of light. Step 4: If you notice a light on your screen, do a close inspection of the area and look for any hidden cameras.
How to find a hidden camera using your mobile phone flashlight
Step 1: Turn off all lights in the room and ensure it is pitch dark. Step 2: Turn on the flashlight on your smartphone and point it toward any suspicious objects.
Step 3: Look for any light reflections. The hidden camera has a lens that reflects light at a certain angle. Make sure you keep changing the angle at which you’re pointing your flashlight in order to be thorough. Step 4: If you notice a reflection, do a close physical inspection for any hidden cameras. Read Also: Online dating app Tinder now launches an in-app Safety Center in India You can also use apps like Detectify and Radarbot to find any hidden devices. If you want to go the extra mile you can also purchase a Radio Frequency (RF) detector. An RF detector will scan the room for any radio waves. Usually, a hidden camera transmits its feed to another device, which can be picked up by an RF detector. If you find a hidden camera, immediately report it to the police. Finding any recording device on such premises is incriminating evidence. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.
